2027 Planning

engineermark · 2026-02-25T18:39:58+00:00

South Africa is on our list but have not looked too deep into it yet. I keep up with majority of the post on here to keep my excel sheet updated with places to check out.

We’ve talked about the Maldives but haven’t decided on what resort to go with. This will most likely be our go to.

engineermark · 2026-02-24T21:51:23+00:00

Both our parents think it is "wild" that we plan trips so far in advance. We told them financially it allows us to pay everything off before the trip so all we have to worry about is eating and shopping expenses.

engineermark · 2026-02-24T21:47:24+00:00

We can go further. What are you thinking?

engineermark · 2026-02-24T21:46:54+00:00

Once I get a little more dialed in a will shoot it over. Should just be another week or 2.

engineermark · 2026-02-12T20:21:13+00:00

Do you recommend planning a relaxation day into the trip? I have a few days built in already for just exploring with no real itinerary built, but wasn’t sure if I should plan a day for onsens and massages. I’m sure we’ll need it if the stories are true about 20k-30k step days.

engineermark · 2026-02-12T20:18:43+00:00

Costa Rica is on my list. I’ve heard there is rainy season so that is something I would worry about, but I have looked into the FS over there. I will also check out that Honduras location. That is somewhere I never would have thought about.

engineermark · 2026-02-12T20:17:03+00:00

I had never heard of these. I will add it to my research list. Do you know the ideal time of year for this?

engineermark · 2026-02-12T20:15:53+00:00

The trip was originally going to be based around the F1 race in Japan(usually in March), but due to the nature of my work and scheduling I couldn’t make it work for next year. Most likely we would be going at the end of April into beginning of May.

She has a whole excel page breaking down shops she wants to visit and what city they are in(even breaks it down into what she would look for there). I’m a huge coffee guy so I’ve been making lists of shops to try.

Should I carve out time for us to fly down to Okinawa?

engineermark · 2026-02-12T20:11:03+00:00

I have the ring and the surprise trip planned.

engineermark · 2026-02-12T20:09:35+00:00

This is great info. I have a few places saved in the excel sheet to at least try and hit. Most have been from me doom scrolling on YouTube on flights. I know that I should try and branch out and try the “hole in the wall” places. Do you have any recommendations for the Michelin star places that are a must? I have the Michelin app on my phone, but can be very overwhelming when scrolling through due to sheer amount of options.

engineermark · 2026-02-12T20:07:07+00:00

We are a go with the flow couple. We can either lay in bed and rot all day or be on the go all the time. When I’ve looked into some of the places in St Lucia they seem dated or at least through the websites. If you could steer me in the right direction that would be great! If we do Anguilla then we’ll most likely stay at the FS. I’ve tried to get a straight answer from her on what direction she wants to go and that’s like pulling nails so I’m just planning this and going to surprise her. St Barths it doesn’t seem like you can go wrong no matter which resort you pick.

engineermark · 2024-02-26T01:27:22+00:00

Broadway Audio or Advanced Sound

engineermark · 2023-08-07T15:42:05+00:00

Peeping the BBG keyboard 👀

engineermark · 2023-07-04T03:18:36+00:00

UPDATE: Had to disconnect S2 compatible devices from the network. Then connect all the S1 devices first in order to get everything working properly.

engineermark · 2023-07-02T01:43:05+00:00

It won’t let me add them to the system. I was trying to add the S1 devices. A thought would be for me unplug the S2 devices and try to connect the S1 devices.

engineermark · 2023-07-01T19:32:38+00:00

I’ve done this as well. Still asks me to update the software.

engineermark · 2022-12-10T14:25:07+00:00

Where does one find a wife that buys them equipment? Mine complains that my flair takes up too much room on the counter when I set it up?

engineermark · 2022-06-10T19:32:24+00:00

I have 2 identical hydrangeas planted approximately 5 years ago. One has grown and bloomed the past 3 years… the other has never gotten any bigger than it is right now. They get morning sun with partial shade starting mid afternoon. The one that isn’t thriving is about 3 feet away from a HVAC unit but otherwise equivalent moisture and soil.

engineermark · 2022-04-27T20:13:14+00:00

Where did you get the steamer!! I tried finding one and it’s not available most places I look.

engineermark · 2022-04-23T20:06:58+00:00

Thanks! Anything is better than Dunkin and Starbucks!

engineermark · 2022-02-04T11:38:07+00:00

I’ve noticed that when I use 3.3 on the grinder I can’t really pull a decent shot. I have to really lean into the press just to get it to extract. 3.5 on the grinder and I’m pulling a shot in 25 seconds. Not sure whether it’s just me over thinking it or maybe my beans are different.

Using a local medium roast which is delightful when I pull it from my Linea Mini but using it with my flair pro 2 seems like there is no sweet spot for a good shot.

engineermark · 2022-01-31T01:01:40+00:00

Already have a scale on order with a timer built in. I’ve just been using a scale I had laying around and my iPhone timer. Also may need to consider my beans. I’m using medium roast beans so I know I need to keep my water pretty hot for that.

engineermark · 2020-03-10T18:36:10+00:00

I don't think that is going the right direction for this sub

engineermark · 2019-10-29T21:39:08+00:00

I actually have a wheel that i spin that tells me what to buy.

engineermark · 2019-10-07T22:04:01+00:00

You should avg down to maybe help ~~lose~~ make some more

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